Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Build Closer Connections with Your Children | Philippa Perry #184
May 20, 2021
In this engaging discussion, psychotherapist Philippa Perry, known for her insightful book ‘The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read’, shares invaluable insights on enhancing parent-child connections. She emphasizes the necessity of authenticity and the importance of downtime for nurturing deeper bonds. The conversation highlights the concept of 'rupture and repair' in relationships, encouraging parents to embrace their mistakes. Perry also stresses the need to understand emotional triggers, promoting a compassionate approach to parenting that values emotional complexity.
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Children's Needs
- Give children warmth, acceptance, and physical touch.
- Provide boundaries, understanding, play, and attention.
Triggers
- Parents' irritation often stems from their own childhood experiences.
- Children can trigger unresolved issues in parents, leading to disconnection.
Rupture and Repair
- Acknowledge and repair ruptures in parent-child relationships.
- Communicate and apologize after snapping, emphasizing it wasn't the child's fault.
